Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Ampersand Advocates is a highly regarded civil liberties and human rights stable, known for representing both private individuals and public bodies in significant proceedings. Practitioners at Ampersand are regularly instructed by the government and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Recent work includes Burns v Scottish Ministers, a challenge brought by a life sentence prisoner.
Alan Moffat is advocates' clerk for the Ampersand Advocates team.
Strengths
"They are highly professional and the clerking has been good."
Notable Practitioners
As a barrister practising across England, Wales and Scotland, Aidan O'Neill KC is well placed to advise on all aspects of human rights law in the context of the legal systems north and south of the border. He is highly regarded for his finely tuned advocacy skills and has appeared before the Supreme Court, CJEU and ECtHR. "Aidan is incredibly well versed in constitutional law and the history of the law in Scotland."
Douglas Ross KC draws upon his prior experience as a UN legal adviser to better assist his clients in significant cases. His highly active practice sees him making regular appearances before the Supreme Court, the Mental Health Tribunal and the High Court of Justiciary. He is particularly experienced in cases concerning prisoners' rights.
Usman Tariq is a well-regarded civil liberties and human rights advocate whose practice is bolstered by his administrative and public law expertise.
